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Go See Trees: Lexington’s Downtown Tree Tour

Downtown Lexington (Main & Vine Streets) 400 West Main Street, Lexington

Go See Trees 2024 highlights a new installation from Lexington's Tree Board; The Downtown Tree Tour! Take a tour throughout downtown Lexington and discover the Lexington Tree Board's favorite trees.

BCTC Tree-ative Exhibition

BCTC Newtown Campus Newtown Pike, Lexington

Join us at BCTC Newtown Campus for an exhibition of creative work inspired by the theme of trees.

Kentucky Native Tree Seedling Giveaway

Pemberton's Greenhouses 555 Keller Ct, Lexington

Pemberton's will offer free tree seedlings (Oaks and Hickorys) in 1 gallon pots, as long as they last or through October 19, whichever comes first. No purchase necessary.

The Great Tree Scavenger Hunt

Springhouse Gardens 185 West Catnip Hill Road, Nicholasville

Come out to Springhouse Gardens for our self-guided 'Great Tree Scavenger Hunt' any day during Tree Week while we're open! Coupon worth 30% off containerized tree when hunt is complete!

Arbor Day

The Arboretum, State Botanical Garden of Kentucky Alumni Drive, Lexington

Visit with exhibitors from UK and the community, make crafts, and help us plant a tree to celebrate Arbor Day! Free admission to the Kentucky Children's Garden from 10:30AM-5:00PM.

Tree-mendous Trees @ KET Super Saturday

Kentucky Educational Television Cooper Drive, Lexington

Visit Bluegrass Greensource at KET's Super Saturday for some "tree-mendous" fun! Make a tree leaf-rubbing booklet, decorate a tree "cookie" necklace, investigate tree seeds, and explore more tree-related activities.

Stewardship Saturday

Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill Lexington Road, Harrodsburg

Join us as we battle erosion, clear invasive species and protect one of Central Kentucky's most popular outdoor spaces.

Arbor Day Fall Plant Exchange

The Arboretum, State Botanical Garden of Kentucky overflow parking lot Alumni Drive, Lexington

Join us for the Plant Exchange! October 19 starting at 9:00 am. Afterwards, join us for our Arbor Day Celebrations in the Kentucky Children's Garden.

Reforest The Bluegrass Steward Orientation

Mary Todd Park 525 Rogers Rd, Lexington

Would you like to assist with the management of invasive plants within the Reforest the Bluegrass Sites? Please attend this orientation/workday to become an one of our designated site stewards.

Spooky Pre-Halloween Big Day Beginners’ Bird Watch

Lexington Cemetery West Main Street, Lexington

The cemetery at Halloween for Tree Week makes for great birding. Join CKAS to see what migrants we can find. All skill levels welcome; loaner binoculars available.

Community Clean Up Day at Ashland

Ashland, the Henry Clay Estate Sycamore Road, Lexington

A perfect way to connect with nature and contribute to the effort to enhance our gorgeous grounds. Whether a seasoned gardener or looking to get involved, there’s something for everyone!

TreeVangelist Training

168 Long Branch Lane Long Branch Lane, Lexington

We will teach you to choose, plant and care for trees. We will end with a hands-on tree planting. Each participant will get a tree to take home to plant.

Riparian Trees at West Hickman Creek

Veterans Park 650 Southpoint Dr, Lexington

Join us to learn about riparian zones and the trees and plants in them. We will use a tree key and the iNaturalist app to help us. Family friendly event.

Piano Music Inspired by Trees and Nature

Willis Music West Tiverton Way, Lexington

Nature has long been an inspiration for music. Please join us for a piano recital celebrating trees and the natural world.